How to measure dry kidney beans
The USDA entry is “Beans, kidney, all types, mature seeds, raw, 1 cup = 184 g”, so one figure covers red, white and light kidney beans. They weigh less per cup than the other dry legumes here: black beans are 194 grams per cup, lentils 192 grams, split peas 196 grams and chickpeas 200 grams. The figure is for the dry bean before soaking, not canned beans, which the entry does not cover. Level the cup without shaking it. Half a cup is 92 grams and a quarter cup 46 grams. Dry beans are not on King Arthur Baking’s chart.
Sources: 184 grams per US cup is the cup weight in USDA FoodData Central (open FDC entry 175193), entry “Beans, kidney, all types, mature seeds, raw, 1 cup = 184 g”. Cup and ounce sizes: NIST SP 811.
Dry kidney beans: cups to grams chart
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 23 g | 0.81 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 46 g | 1.62 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 61 g | 2.16 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 92 g | 3.25 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 123 g | 4.33 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 138 g | 4.87 oz |
| 1 cup | 184 g | 6.49 oz |
| 1 1/4 cups | 230 g | 8.11 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 276 g | 9.74 oz |
| 1 3/4 cups | 322 g | 11.4 oz |
| 2 cups | 368 g | 13 oz |
| 2 1/2 cups | 460 g | 16.2 oz |
| 3 cups | 552 g | 19.5 oz |
| 4 cups | 736 g | 26 oz |
Tablespoons and teaspoons of dry kidney beans
In tablespoons, dry kidney beans weigh 12 g each, and 4 tablespoons make a quarter cup at 46 g.
| Spoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 tsp | 1 g |
| 1/2 tsp | 1.9 g |
| 1 tsp | 3.8 g |
| 1 tbsp | 12 g |
| 2 tbsp | 23 g |
| 3 tbsp | 35 g |
| 4 tbsp | 46 g |
Grams of dry kidney beans to cups
Divide grams by 184 to get cups of dry kidney beans. Per milliliter they weigh about 0.78 g, 53 g less than the same cup of water at 237 g.
| Grams | Cups | In the kitchen |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.14 cup | about 2.2 tbsp |
| 50 g | 0.27 cup | just over 1/4 cup |
| 100 g | 0.54 cup | just over 1/2 cup |
| 150 g | 0.82 cup | just under 7/8 cup |
| 200 g | 1.09 cups | just under 1 1/8 cups |
| 250 g | 1.36 cups | just under 1 3/8 cups |
| 300 g | 1.63 cups | about 1 5/8 cups |
| 400 g | 2.17 cups | just over 2 1/8 cups |
| 500 g | 2.72 cups | just under 2 3/4 cups |
| 1,000 g | 5.43 cups | just over 5 3/8 cups |
Ounces and pounds of dry kidney beans to cups
Dry kidney beans by the pound: 2.47 cups, just under 2 1/2 cups per pound, 0.62 cups per 4 ounces.
| Weight (not fluid oz) | Grams | Cups | In the kitchen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 oz | 113 g | 0.62 cups | about 5/8 cup |
| 8 oz | 227 g | 1.23 cups | just under 1 1/4 cups |
| 12 oz | 340 g | 1.85 cups | just under 1 7/8 cups |
| 1 lb | 454 g | 2.47 cups | just under 2 1/2 cups |
| 2 lb | 907 g | 4.93 cups | just over 4 7/8 cups |
| 5 lb | 2,268 g | 12.33 cups | about 12 1/3 cups |
Other grains and legumes closest in weight
Its nearest relative on this site is dry black beans. Dry black beans is 194 g per cup against 184 g for dry kidney beans, a 5.2 percent gap. To match one cup of dry black beans by weight, use 1.05 cups of dry kidney beans, just over 1 cup.
Of the 20 grains and legumes on this site, dry kidney beans are the 10th heaviest per cup. Across all 193 ingredients, 72 weigh more per cup and 119 weigh less.
- Split peas (dry): 196 grams per cup, 12 g more
- Black beans (dry): 194 grams per cup, 10 g more
- Lentils (dry): 192 grams per cup, 8 g more
- Brown rice (uncooked): 185 grams per cup, 1 g more
- Quinoa (cooked): 185 grams per cup, 1 g more
- Couscous (uncooked): 173 grams per cup, 11 g less
For every ingredient in one place, open the cups to grams converter. The recipe scaler changes the servings of a recipe in one step, and the grams to ounces converter helps if your scale shows ounces.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1/2 cup of dry kidney beans?
92 g, half of the 184 g cup. A quarter cup of dry kidney beans is 46 g.
How many cups is 100 grams of dry kidney beans?
About 0.54 cups, just over 1/2 cup. Divide the grams by 184 to get cups.
How many grams are in a tablespoon of dry kidney beans?
12 g per tablespoon, 3.8 g per teaspoon, both level.
How many cups is 500 grams of dry kidney beans?
About 2.72 cups, just under 2 3/4 cups. Divide the grams by 184. For 250 grams that is 1.36 cups.
Are kidney beans lighter than black beans per cup?
Yes, by 10 grams. USDA FoodData Central gives 184 grams per cup of raw kidney beans and 194 grams per cup of raw black beans.
How many cups of dry kidney beans are in a pound?
About 2.47 cups, just under 2 1/2 cups: divide the 453.6 g of a pound by the 184 g in a cup of dry kidney beans. For a kilogram of dry kidney beans, count 5.4 cups.
Does a cup of dry kidney beans weigh 8 ounces?
A cup of dry kidney beans weighs 6.49 oz, or 184 g. The 8 ounces in “a cup is 8 ounces” are fluid ounces, a volume. Eight weight ounces of dry kidney beans fill 1.23 cups, just under 1 1/4 cups.